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THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2019
Photos by Katie Johns
Chairwomen Mary Kenealy-Barbetta, Jane Norton and Julie Delaney
Catholic Charities Ball
Saturday, Jan. 26, at The Westin Benefiting Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice Inc.
KATIE JOHNS COMMUNITY EDITOR
Multicolored bouquets adorn each table.
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he Triton Ballroom of The Westin Sarasota was dyed elegant shades of blue Jan. 27. The 2019 Catholic Charities Ball brought 300 supporters to the hotel ballroom for the 30th annual event, which benefits the Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Inc. Prior to dinner, eventgoers mingled among silent auction items, including jewelry and wine, while enjoying hors’ d’oeuvres and cocktails. As 7 p.m. drew closer, the ballroom doors were opened and guests were transported to a room lit with candles and full of flowers and blue-hued decor. Patrons were welcomed by the sounds of Soul Sensations, and as they ventured to their seats, a few couples braved the dance floor before the program began. CONTINUED PAGE 2
Neil Mann and Bridget Speiss
Kate Shaver, the Rev. John Hoang and Dave Shaver